Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

the condition of living or the state of being alive

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

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From this reading Annette received them and piled them on the hearth; Louise waited on the guests; and Catherine Lefevre superintended everything, crying out,--"Make haste, my children--make haste!

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The third batch must be ready when the men from the Sarre arrive.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

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From this reading It was on a Tuesday, baking-day at the farm.

all the loaves of bread baked at the same time

From this reading The third batch must be ready when the men from the Sarre arrive.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The third batch must be ready when the men from the Sarre arrive.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Annette received them and piled them on the hearth; Louise waited on the guests; and Catherine Lefevre superintended everything, crying out,--"Make haste, my children--make haste!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

enroll into service compulsorily

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

demanding attention

From this reading Annette received them and piled them on the hearth; Louise waited on the guests; and Catherine Lefevre superintended everything, crying out,--"Make haste, my children--make haste!

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Annette received them and piled them on the hearth; Louise waited on the guests; and Catherine Lefevre superintended everything, crying out,--"Make haste, my children--make haste!

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The third batch must be ready when the men from the Sarre arrive.

yet to be or coming

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Annette received them and piled them on the hearth; Louise waited on the guests; and Catherine Lefevre superintended everything, crying out,--"Make haste, my children--make haste!

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Annette received them and piled them on the hearth; Louise waited on the guests; and Catherine Lefevre superintended everything, crying out,--"Make haste, my children--make haste!

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Annette received them and piled them on the hearth; Louise waited on the guests; and Catherine Lefevre superintended everything, crying out,--"Make haste, my children--make haste!

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on a Tuesday, baking-day at the farm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

plural of “loaf” — a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

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From this reading Annette received them and piled them on the hearth; Louise waited on the guests; and Catherine Lefevre superintended everything, crying out,--"Make haste, my children--make haste!

characterized by grandeur

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

engage in

From this reading Annette received them and piled them on the hearth; Louise waited on the guests; and Catherine Lefevre superintended everything, crying out,--"Make haste, my children--make haste!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

the force of workers available

From this reading The third batch must be ready when the men from the Sarre arrive.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The third batch must be ready when the men from the Sarre arrive.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Annette received them and piled them on the hearth; Louise waited on the guests; and Catherine Lefevre superintended everything, crying out,--"Make haste, my children--make haste!

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading Annette received them and piled them on the hearth; Louise waited on the guests; and Catherine Lefevre superintended everything, crying out,--"Make haste, my children--make haste!

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The third batch must be ready when the men from the Sarre arrive.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Annette received them and piled them on the hearth; Louise waited on the guests; and Catherine Lefevre superintended everything, crying out,--"Make haste, my children--make haste!

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

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From this reading The third batch must be ready when the men from the Sarre arrive.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

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From this reading Annette received them and piled them on the hearth; Louise waited on the guests; and Catherine Lefevre superintended everything, crying out,--"Make haste, my children--make haste!

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Annette received them and piled them on the hearth; Louise waited on the guests; and Catherine Lefevre superintended everything, crying out,--"Make haste, my children--make haste!

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The third batch must be ready when the men from the Sarre arrive.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading It was on a Tuesday, baking-day at the farm.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Annette received them and piled them on the hearth; Louise waited on the guests; and Catherine Lefevre superintended everything, crying out,--"Make haste, my children--make haste!

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was on a Tuesday, baking-day at the farm.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

at the time that

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

which person or people

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Excitement had prevailed in the kitchen all the morning: old Duchene, with shirt-sleeves turned up and a cotton cap on his head, was taking out of the oven numberless loaves of bread, the good odor of which pervaded the whole house.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE CONSCRIPT You can imagine the animation at the farm, the bustling of the domestics, the shouts of enthusiasm, the chinking of glasses and forks, the joy depicted on all faces, when Jean-Claude, Doctor Lorquin, the Maternes, and all those who had followed the cart of Catherine Lefevre were installed in the large room around a magnificent ham, and began to celebrate their future triumphs, glass in hand.